Arabia is a peninsula that is covered in desert.
Arabia is a crossroads location, it is between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Rud' al Khail is the biggest sand desert. Means "empty quarter"
The desert face is covered in sand dunes.

Map of Arabia:
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Dearest mother,

I have made a great living as a trader, having traveled over much of the desert peninsula that is Arabia. Since we are in the desert it is very hot, most of the time it is over 100 degrees!
The desert Rud' al Khail is the largest sand desert and is covered in sand dunes. The name means "Empty Quarter". It gets its name from the fact that there is almost no noticeable life. In the desert most of what you see are sand dunes, it adds to the name "Empty Quarter".

This is a great location, there are many cultures that cross over in Arabia! Arabia, being a crossroads location, is a center for trade. Being a trader myself I can get so many different things that we never would have had back home. Perhaps when I come back I will show you some of the foreign items I have seen. I must pack my things for tomorrow, hopefully I will see you soon.

Your son,
Ahmed